From crisps to cakes and even condoms – how shops are jumping on the Royal Wedding bandwagon

SHOPS, supermarkets and condom manufactures are rushing to raise a glass to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle when they tie the knot this weekend - and it's even better if they can make some extra cash out of it too.

The Royal Wedding could inject over £1billion into the country as retailers, pubs, and hotels prepare to cash in, according to financial experts from Brand Finance.

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Approximately £200 million is projected to flow to shops and restaurants through parties, food and celebratory drinks.

Projected sales of Harry and Meghan-themed products are also expected to exceed £50million, especially those focused on commemorative coins, mugs and clothing.

And don't we know it here at the Sun's newsroom. Our email inboxes have been FLOODED with press releases and emails about the latest bit of royal wedding tat.

So it's no wonder stores have gone wedding mad and there seems to be no limits to what can be turned into a wedding souvenir.

It's worth noting that some items - - have been approved by Kensington Palace.

But many less conventional products haven't. Here's our round-up of some of the most unusual offerings.

Windsor Knot Pale Ale

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The local Windsor & Eton Brewery have brought out Windsor Knot Pale Ale, just in time for the wedding.

Apparently it is sourced from Queen Elizabeth's Windsor farm itself, hence the brewery's name, which makes it all the more perfect for the celebration.

But somehow we don't picture Prince Harry's extended family sipping the bear - which will set you back £2.25 for a 330 ml - at the private reception.

The product has not yet been approved by the couple.

Ginger and sparkle flavoured crisps

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Tyrrells is bringing out new ginger-flavoured glitter crisps but we're not sure that they are that appetising.

The parsnip treats are flavoured with a hint of ginger, sweet honey and added edible glitter. The firm reckons the snack will give a celebratory feel to the festivities.

But after trying the so-called Ginger & Sparkle new flavour, we think you'd be better off watching the ceremony with a tasty bag of salt & vinegar crisps.

They're also quite spenny - a pack of 125g will set you back £2.49.

This compares to just £1 for a 150g pack of cider vinegar salt flavoured treats from the same brand.

The yappy couple

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Don't let your pooch end up left out of the wedding of the year when there are so many great party accessories.

Among other things dog lovers are encouraged to fork out £25 on a neckerchief for their pet from Teddy Maximums.

If your dog or cat really cares it can also raise a paw to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle with Pawsecco pet wine - available for £1.99 from B&M

Some dog products have been approved by Kensington Palace.

So, if you want to give your pooch the Corgi treatment you should get him a Buckingham Palce dog bowl for a hefty £25 from the collection shop.

Royal Wedding condoms

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We're not exactly sure why people would want Royal Wedding-themed condoms, but they do exist if you do.

Sadly, for royal-loving safe-sex advocates, the condoms don't come cheap at £10 for a box of four.

To compare, a box of 12 condoms from Boots cost about £8.50.

Unsurprisingly, these are not part of Kensington Palace approved wedding themed items.

Life size cardboard cut-outs of the Queen as well as the bride and groom

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Argos has launched its royally-themed party decorations and accessories and it includes a life size cardboard cut-out of the bride and groom.

It means you and your guest can pose as Meghan and Harry for all those important Facebook and Instagram snaps - but again we are not sure if it will be really useful once the day is over.

It will set you back £34.99, so we would advise you to think twice before shopping.

Iceland £8 replica cake

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Iceland has created an £8 replica of how it thinks the wedding cake could look.

The retailer is selling a handmade elderflower and lemon cake - the same flavours which are believed to be in the one made for Meghan Markle's and Prince Harry's wedding.

It might not taste as good as the real thing but it's a much cheaper option than the original if you're really keen.

Tesco is also selling a Royal Wedding Celebration cake for the same price - although it's filled with buttercream and raspberry jam.

KFC's bone china buckets

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KFC has created specially designed buckets made of bone china to celebrate the upcoming nuptials.

This might just be the worst example of royal wedding out there so far, but we can't help but snigger at the thought of Harry and Meghan chowing down on a bargain bucket in their wedding gear.

It might also be frustrating for fast-food and royal fans alike, as there are only 50 of the buckets available via its app.

A further 50 made of cardboard will be available from KFC's Windsor branch on the day itself. The buckets will cost the same price as a 10 piece bucket, usually around £10.49 but prices vary.

Morrisons wedding cake

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Morrisons' royal wedding cake uses the same flavours as the real regal dessert, and they even used a fake Meghan and Harry to show it off.

The knock-off cake costs £7 and is made of three simple flavours - lemon, elderflower and flowers.

Whether or not Meghan and Harry know that their likenesses are being used by Morrisons to advertise their cake is uncertain.

But it's actually not the worst wedding-themed souvenir out there as the cake is cheaper than a lot of the supermarket's celebration treats which can cost anywhere from £8 to £11 for a branded or unbranded cake.

Mr Kipling royal wedding cake

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British favourite Mr Kipling is celebrating the royal wedding with three new bridal-themed cakes.

The bridal fancies are a take on the popular French fancies. They're still made from the light and fluffy vanilla sponge but covered in a smooth, pure white fondant.

The princely pies and wedding whirls are really just apple pies and Viennese whirls re-packaged in a Union flag box.

The packets of cakes all cost £1 each and come in batches of six - apart from the bridal fancies that have eight in a box.

They're actually not too bad value for money, considering a box of Viennese whirls normally cost around £1.60, although you can get them for 75p on offer at Iceland.

Royal Wedding colouring book

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Publisher Orion's has released a Royal Wedding Colouring book so that UK youngsters can dry their tears and colour Prince Harry and Meghan Markle through some of the most memorable frames in Hollywood.

The company said: "We all dreamed that we'd one day marry Prince Harry, but now Hollywood royalty Meghan Markle has claimed the throne in a love story fit for the golden age of cinema."

"But dry your tears because this Royal Wedding Colouring Book is here to celebrate their impending nuptials."

We're not sure it's the ideal gift, but if you're interested it will set you back £5.99.

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In just a number of days, Harry and Meghan will say "I do" at St George's Chapel in the grounds of Windsor Castle, and here's all you need to know about the big day.

It has been announced that floral designer Philippa Craddock will provide flowers that will include white garden roses, foxgloves and peonies.

It has also emerged that the royal couple will have a lemon elderflower cake made by pastry chef Claire Ptak, owner of the London-based Violet Bakery.

Here's how to watch the celebrations on television.

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